MT SB324

Light vehicles with MSRP over $200,000 (increased from $150,000) and motor homes over $400,000 (increased from $300,000) face additional registration fees of $1,000 or $950 for the first year, then $825 or $800 annually for years 2-11

Creates "Better Local Bridge Fund" with $50 million general fund transfer by June 30, 2025, plus ongoing revenue from MSRP-based fees (24% allocation starting FY2027) for grants to local governments for off-system bridge engineering and construction

Establishes "Victims of Crime State Special Revenue Account" funded by $2 of a new $10 fee on light vehicles, trailers, trucks, motor homes, motorcycles, and travel trailers, administered by Board of Crime Control

Expands highway patrol special revenue account uses to include "other operating expenses" beyond just salaries, funded by $8 of the new $10 registration fee and 19-38% of MSRP-based fee revenue

Local bridge grants require minimum 20% local matching funds, with Department of Transportation administrative costs capped at 5% of revenue received